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Suggest Treatment For Bowed Legs In A Child

hello, my son is 2yr old and he has bow legs that we have watched to straighten for 2yrs now. he has been placed on calcium and vit D medication for almost a year now cos it was discovered he had traces of rickets, how long do we wait for it to be straight?
Tue, 11 Jun 2019
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Hi,

Mild bowing of legs is common in toddlers (1-3 yrs). If you are on vitamin D and calcium then the symptoms will be all right soon. Sun exposure is essential for growing bones. The ideal time would be between 11 am to 3 pm, a minimum of 20-40 minutes in a week is enough. So he will be alright soon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For Bowed Legs In A Child

Hi, Mild bowing of legs is common in toddlers (1-3 yrs). If you are on vitamin D and calcium then the symptoms will be all right soon. Sun exposure is essential for growing bones. The ideal time would be between 11 am to 3 pm, a minimum of 20-40 minutes in a week is enough. So he will be alright soon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician